Do 'alternative' help-seeking strategies affect primary care service use? A survey of help-seeking for mental distress.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research has shown that sexual minorities (SMs) (e.g. lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals), compared to their heterosexual counterparts, may engage in riskier health behaviors, are at higher risk of some adverse health outcomes, and are more likely to experience reduced health care access and utilization....

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Trinh MH,Agénor M,Austin SB,Jackson CL

更新日期：2017-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is widespread in the world including developing countries. However malnutrition in poor areas is still a serious problem. Few investigations, especially in a large sample, have been performed in Western area of China. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of school children aged 9-15 ye...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Li P,Yang F,Xiong F,Huo T,Tong Y,Yang S,Mao M

更新日期：2012-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Initiating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle -including healthy eating and sufficient physical activity- is key for cardiometabolic health. A health-promoting environment can facilitate a healthy lifestyle, and may be especially helpful to reach individuals with a lower socio-economic status (SES). In the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lakerveld J,Mackenbach JD,de Boer F,Brandhorst B,Broerse JEW,de Bruijn GJ,Feunekes G,Gillebaart M,Harbers M,Hoenink J,Klein M,Mensink F,Middel C,de Ridder DTD,Rutters F,Sluijs I,van der Schouw YT,Schuitmaker TJ,Te Vel

更新日期：2018-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Germany, vaccination against hepatitis B is recommended for infants, children and adolescents since 1995 and for specific target groups since 1982. Little is known about knowledge about viral hepatitis and attitudes toward hepatitis B vaccination-factors likely to influence vaccine uptake. METHODS:In ord...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Schenkel K,Radun D,Bremer V,Bocter N,Hamouda O

更新日期：2008-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The likelihood of large-scale outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) is growing. MDRO outbreaks can affect a wide range of healthcare institutions. Control of such outbreaks requires structured collaboration between professionals from all involved healthcare institutions, but guidelines for cross-...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Vries M,Kenis P,Kraaij-Dirkzwager M,Ruitenberg EJ,Raab J,Timen A

更新日期：2019-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between risky sexual behaviours and substance uses among Ghanaian youth were investigated. METHODS:An in-school cross-sectional representative survey was conducted among 12-18-year- old youth in Ghana in 2008 (N = 1195, response rate =90%). Logistic regression analyses were employed to inves...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Doku D

更新日期：2012-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While the majority of research in Bangladesh has focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) against women, less is known about the correlates of physical violence against unmarried female adolescents, particularly community-level characteristics that may increase their risk of experiencing violence. METHODS...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： VanderEnde K,Amin S,Naved RT

更新日期：2014-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of cannabis and other illegal drugs is particularly prevalent in male young adults and is associated with severe health problems. This longitudinal study explored variables associated with the onset of cannabis use and the onset of illegal drug use other than cannabis separately in male young adults,...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Haug S,Núñez CL,Becker J,Gmel G,Schaub MP

更新日期：2014-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to the limited evidence of the cost-effectiveness of Community Health Workers (CHW) delivering treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), there is a need to better understand the costs incurred by both implementing institutions and beneficiary households. This study assessed the costs and cost-effect...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rogers E,Guerrero S,Kumar D,Soofi S,Fazal S,Martínez K,Morán JLA,Puett C

更新日期：2019-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies of public perceptions of obesity interventions have been quantitative and based on general population surveys. This study aims to explore the opinions and attitudes of obese individuals towards population and individual interventions for obesity in Australia. METHODS:Qualitative methods usi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Thomas SL,Lewis S,Hyde J,Castle D,Komesaroff P

更新日期：2010-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking and physical inactivity are major risk factors for heart disease. Linking strategies that promote improvements in fitness and assist quitting smoking has potential to address both these risk factors simultaneously. The objective of this study is to compare the effects of two exercise interventions (h...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pavey TG,Gartner CE,Coombes JS,Brown WJ

更新日期：2015-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 65% of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population are economic migrants from the low- and middle-income countries of South Asia. Emerging evidence suggests that expatriate populations from low or middle-income countries that migrate to high-income countries acculturate their lifestyle with the o...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Shah SM,Loney T,Dhaheri SA,Vatanparast H,Elbarazi I,Agarwal M,Blair I,Ali R

更新日期：2015-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke has a considerable socio-economic impact worldwide and is the leading cause of disabilities in the Western world. Economic studies of stroke focus merely on physical aspects and clinical interventions. To our current knowledge there is no comprehensive economic study investigating the economic impact ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： van Eeden M,van Heugten CM,Evers SM

更新日期：2012-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite substantial improvements in accessibility of Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART), death of children on ART remains a prevailing challenge in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. However, the pooled magnitude of mortality at different ART follow-up periods remains unknown for the region. We estimated the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ahmed I,Lemma S

更新日期：2019-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) are on the rise in low and middle-income countries attributed to modern sedentary lifestyle and dietary habits. This has led to the need of assessment of the burden of at-risk population so that prevention measures can be developed. The objective of this study ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ashraf T,Mengal MN,Muhammad AS,Tareen AK,Khan MN,Kazmi KA,Nadeem A,Sarwar S,Bashir Z,Qamar N,Karim M

更新日期：2020-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducts outreach for public preparedness for natural and manmade incidents. In 2011, OPHPR conducted a nationwide mobile public health (m-Health) campaign that pushed brief videos on preparing for...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bandera C

更新日期：2016-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injection overuse and unsafe injection practices facilitate transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Anecdotal reports of unsafe and unnecessary therapeutic injections and the high prevalence of HBV (8.0%), HCV (6.5...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Vong S,Perz JF,Sok S,Som S,Goldstein S,Hutin Y,Tulloch J

更新日期：2005-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More research on factors associated with physical activity and the decline in participation during adolescence is needed. In this paper, we investigate the levels, change, and stability of physical activity during the late teens among ethnic Norwegians and ethnic minorities, and we examine the associations b...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Sagatun A,Kolle E,Anderssen SA,Thoresen M,Søgaard AJ

更新日期：2008-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization prioritises a more holistic global response to end the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by 2030. Based on experiences in the HIV response, social protection, and in particular cash transfers, show promise for contributing to this. Currently, individual-level evidence for the potential...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rudgard WE,Carter DJ,Scuffell J,Cluver LD,Fraser-Hurt N,Boccia D

更新日期：2018-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study aimed to explore a longitudinal relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption in adolescence and two health-related outcomes (i.e., self-rated health and mental health) in early adulthood in the community. METHODS:Data from a longitudinal cohort of the Canadian National Population H...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Takaoka Y,Kawakami N

更新日期：2013-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about patterns in the transition from healthy weight to overweight or obesity during the elementary school years. This study examined whether there were distinct body mass index (BMI) trajectory groups among elementary school children, and predictors of trajectory group membership. METHODS:T...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chen TA,Baranowski T,Moreno JP,O'Connor TM,Hughes SO,Baranowski J,Woehler D,Kimbro RT,Johnston CA

更新日期：2016-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Ethiopia, malaria is one of the public health problems, and it is still among the ten top leading causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children. However, the studies conducted in the country have been inconclusive and inconsistent. Thus, this study aimed to assess factors associated with mal...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Aychiluhm SB,Gelaye KA,Angaw DA,Dagne GA,Tadesse AW,Abera A,Dillu D

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the late nineties, no study has assessed the trends in management and in-hospital outcome of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Switzerland. Our objective was to fill this gap. METHODS:Swiss hospital discharge database for years 1998 to 2008. AMI was defined as a primary discharge diagnosis code I21...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Insam C,Paccaud F,Marques-Vidal P

更新日期：2013-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children and adolescents are important target groups for prevention of overweight and obesity as overweight is often developed early in life and tracks into adulthood. Research into behaviors related to overweight (energy balance-related behaviors) and the personal and environmental determinants of these beh...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： van der Horst K,Oenema A,van de Looij-Jansen P,Brug J

更新日期：2008-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interventions to increase physical activity or reduce sedentary behaviour within the workplace setting have shown mixed effects. This cluster randomised controlled trial assessed whether multi-component interventions, focusing on changes at the individual, environmental, and organisational levels, either inc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nooijen CFJ,Blom V,Ekblom Ö,Heiland EG,Larisch LM,Bojsen-Møller E,Ekblom MM,Kallings LV

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Technological advances have caused poor mobility and lower physical activity among humankind. This study was conducted to assess the impact of a digital media-based (multi-media, internet, and mobile phone) health intervention on promotion of women's physical activity. METHODS:In this quasi-experimental stu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Peyman N,Rezai-Rad M,Tehrani H,Gholian-Aval M,Vahedian-Shahroodi M,Heidarian Miri H

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking prevention programs have been taught in schools to reduce the high smoking prevalence and its related problems among adolescent populations. Although short-term benefits have been observed, the long-term effectiveness of such programs appear to be inconsistent. This study aims at investigating the lo...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tahlil T,Woodman RJ,Coveney J,Ward PR

更新日期：2015-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An ageing workforce combined with increasing health problems in ageing workers implies the importance of evidence-based interventions to enhance sustainable employability. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'Staying healthy at work' problem-solving based intervention compared to bu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Koolhaas W,Groothoff JW,de Boer MR,van der Klink JJ,Brouwer S

更新日期：2015-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are a global health problem with northern countries such as Canada at particular risk. A number of sociodemographic factors have been reported to be associated with low vitamin D levels but prior studies have been limited by the ability of the researchers to gather this data di...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Naugler C,Zhang J,Henne D,Woods P,Hemmelgarn BR

更新日期：2013-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Performing a tick check after visiting nature is considered the most important preventive measure to avoid contracting Lyme disease. Checking the body for ticks after visiting nature is the only measure that can fully guarantee whether one has been bitten by a tick and provides the opportunity to remove the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： van der Heijden A,Mulder BC,Poortvliet PM,van Vliet AJH

更新日期：2017-11-25 00:00:00